14VAC5-135-10: Applicability and scope

A. This chapter (14VAC5-135) implements the provisions of Chapters 34 (§ 38.2-3400 et seq.) and 35 (§ 38.2-3500 et seq.) of Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia and sets forth the standards for compliance with the federal Affordable Care Act.

B. This chapter shall apply to all individual and small group market health benefit plans delivered or issued for delivery in this Commonwealth.

C. Health benefit plans filed in this Commonwealth and approved for sale in a health benefit exchange pursuant to § 38.2-326 of the Code of Virginia shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.

D. This chapter shall not apply to a grandfathered health plan, as defined in § 38.2-3438 of the Code of Virginia, for as long as the plan maintains its status in accordance with federal regulations.

E. This chapter shall not apply to excepted benefits policies, as defined in § 38.2-3431 of the Code of Virginia.

F. This chapter shall not apply to a short-term limited-duration medical plan, as defined in § 38.2-3407.21 of the Code of Virginia.